[T6.02] Tai-otoshi: Variation-1 (Body Drop with Figure-four Shoulder Lock)

Translation: (Tai) body, (otoshi) drop 

This is a variation of Tai-otoshi. Locks can be used in concert with this throw. If the opponent grabs your lapel trap their hand and strike them in the face. Grasp the attacker’s wrist as they try to pull away. Push their arm upwards and place them in a figure-four shoulder lock. At this point you can step behind or spin them around and over your leg. This technique is more effective with a birdwing lock. The main difference between jujitsu and judo is strikes and locks can be used to facilitate the throw.

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

Judo Category:

Te-Waza (Hand Technique)

AOKK Category:

• Leg Throws

Opening Technique:

When the opponent punches, block the punch and counterpunch with a shot to the solar-plexus. Follow this by a rising elbow.

Execution:

Demonstrated Attack:

1. Lapel Grasp
2. Punch

Demonstrated Response: (Lapel Grasp)

• Simultaneously Circular Block (LH) grasping hand and Snap Punch uke’s solar-plexus.
• Trap uke’s wrist and palm-heel strike to uke’s chin.
• Place uke in a figure four overhead elbow lock.
• Step behind uke and spin 180° tripping him/her over your extended leg. (Tai-otoshi)

Alternative Response: (Punch)

• Simultaneously High Block (LH) uke’s punch and and Snap Punch uke’s solar-plexus.
• Trap uke’s wrist (LH) and palm-heel or elbow strike to uke’s chin.
• Place uke in a figure four overhead elbow lock.
• Step behind uke and spin 180° tripping him/her over your extended leg. (Tai-otoshi)

Grips:

1. The grip will be dependent upon the lock in which uke has been placed. In this example it is the figure -four shoulder lock, but this throw is also effective when using a birdwing lock.

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or simply walk away. If you choose the mount, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission.